Luminously written thrilling unexpectedly erudite & beautifully structured Geoffrey Wansell Daily Mail When Ellie Pascoe finds herself under threat the men in her life assume its because shes married to a cop. But while they trawl after shoals of red herrings Ellie is blasted off course with a motley crew of women on a voyage of discovery whose perils make Scylla & Charybdis look like a pair of Barbie dolls. Irish arms Colombian drugs & men who will stop at nothing create a tidal wave which threatens to sweep her away. She heads out of town in search of haven but instead finds herself at the very edge of the storm in a remote clifftop house undermined by the sea. Fat Andy eventually smells a Security Service rat & comes steaming to the rescue but for once its too little too late. Ellies on her own (apart from her Middle England friend Daphne; an octogenarian aid-worker & her vapid secretary; a gorgeous South American money launderer; an ancient crone; & a female cop who gets up her nose) & must reach deep down into her reserves to find the strength to survive. ...

Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management" is the classic text for all students & practitioners of HRM. Providing a complete resource for understanding & implementing HR in relation to the needs of the business as a whole it

Includes:: in-depth coverage of all the key areas essential to the HR function. The 12th edition has been radically updated to create a cutting-edge textbook which encourages & facilitates effective learning. Comprehensive online support material is provided for the instructor student & now also the practitioner providing a complete resource for teaching & self-learning. The text has been updated to include all the latest developments in HRM & now

Includes:: two new sections covering HR skills & toolkits."



...

The liberation of Europe & the destruction of the Third Reich is a story of courage & enduring triumph of calamity & miscalculation. In this first volume of the Liberation Trilogy Rick Atkinson shows why no modern reader can understand the ultimate victory of the Allied powers without a grasp of the great drama that unfolded in North Africa in 1942 & 1943. Beginning with the daring amphibious invasion in November 1942 An Army at Dawn follows the British & American armies as they fight the French in Morocco & Algeria & then take on the Germans & Italians in Tunisia. Battle by battle an inexperienced & sometimes poorly led army gradually becomes a superb fighting force. Central to the tale are the extraordinary but fallible commanders who come to dominate the battlefield: Eisenhower Patton Bradley Montgomery & Rommel. ...

Arne & Carlos the innovative knitting designers who have given us '55 Christmas Balls to Knit' & ' Knitted Dolls' have now created a wonderful collection of cute & cuddly springtime knits all in their own inimitable style. With the emphasis placed very firmly on having fun the dynamic duo provide easy-to-follow patterns for knitted eggs bunnies chicks & rabbits all based on traditional Scandinavian designs. All the projects are quick & easy to make & can be used to decorate the home or to give away as gifts (if you can bear to part with them). Suitable for adults as well as children you will be enthralled & delighted by the range of projects in the book all accompanied by fabulous photos & you will not fail to find something that you just have to knit. ...

For fans of A Bridge Too Far" " Saving Private Ryan" & " Band of Brothers" & for readers of Antony Beevors " Stalingrad" & Hugh Sebag-Montefiores " Dunkirk" " Arnhem" by John Nichol & Tony Rennell is an absolutely gripping narrative packed with action & heroic tales of courage. " Riveting.. .reveals the ice-cool courage of British troops trapped in the bloody shambles of Arnhem". (" Daily Mail"). In September 1944 a mighty shock force of battle-hardened Allied troops dropped from the skies into enemy-occupied Holland in what was hoped would be the decisive final battle of World War II. Landing miles behind the German lines their daring mission was to secure bridges across the Rhine so that ground forces could make a rapid dash into Nazi Germany. If all went well the war could be over by Christmas. The plan went terribly wrong... Seen through the dramatic first-hand accounts of those who were there " Arnhem" is the gripping story of a bitter military defeat that became a triumph of the human spirit. It paints a vivid portrait of those in the cauldron of war fighting for their lives fighting for their comrades fighting for their honour a battle they won hands down. John Nichol is a former RAF flight lieutenant whose Tornado bomber was shot down on a mission over Iraq during the first Gulf War in 1991. He was captured & became a prisoner of war. He is the bestselling co-author of " Tornado Down" & with Tony Rennell " The Last Escape" " Tail-End Charlies" " Home Run" & " Medic" & author of five novels. He is also a journalist & widely"ed military commentator. Tony Rennell is the author of " Last Days of Glory: The Death of Queen Victoria" & co-author of " When Daddy Came Home" a highly praised study of demobilization in 1945 & with John nichol " The Last Escape" " Tail-End Charlies" " Home Run" & " Medic". He is a former deputy editor of the " Sunday Times" & writes regularly on historical subjects for the " Daily Mail"." ...

Jack Nicklaus & Arnold Palmer are two of the greatest golfers in history. In fact it's fair to say that between them
- with some
...

Arnold is the long awaited book by Arnold Schwarzenegger his bestselling autobiography & fitness plan. In its pages the superstar of PUMPING IRON tells you how he became the most successful bodybuilder of our time. With the aid of vivid photographs & a step by step programme the man who became Mr Olympia & Mr Universe lets you into the secrets of his astonishing success
- what to eat what to wear how to expand your normal exercise routine into a championship-level workout. A special four-day gym programme

Includes:: specific exercises to develop specific muscle-groups with each exercise illustrated with photographs of Arnold in action. Fascinating & inspiring both as an autobiography & as a fitness guide ARNOLD: THE EDUCATION OF A BODYBUILDER will show you how to enjoy better health & increasion relaxation through the disciplines & rewards of bodybuilding.


...

Aromatherapy is a method of treatment that involves using essential oils to promote physical & emotional well-being. It is an ancient discipline that has withstood the test of time. This book captures the essence of aroma therapy & explains how certain oils can be effectively used to treat physical ailments. Aroma therapy is a safe & natural method to restore the balance of the body & promote good health. ...

When the Aleppian Jewish community migrated from the ancient city of Aleppo in historic Syria & settled in New York & Latin American cities in the early 20th century it brought its rich cuisine & vibrant culture. Most Syrian recipes & traditions however were not written down & existed only in the minds of older generations. Poopa Dweck a first generation Syrian-Jewish American has devoted much of her life to preserving & celebrating her communitys centuries-old legacy. Dweck relates the history & culture of her community through its extraordinary cuisine offering more than 180 exciting ethnic recipes with tantalising photos & describing the unique customs that the Aleppian Jewish community observes during holidays & lifecycle events. Among the irresistible recipes are: Bazargan-Tangy Tamarind Bulgur Salad; Shurbat Addes-Hearty Red Lentil Soup with Garlic & Coriander; Kibbeh-Stuffed Syrian Meatballs with Ground Rice; Samak b Batata-Baked Middle Eastern Whole Fish with Potatoes; Sambousak-Buttery Cheese-Filled Sesame Pastries; Eras bi Ajweh-Date-Filled Crescents; & Chai Nana-Refreshing Mint Tea. Like mainstream Middle Eastern cuisines Aleppian Jewish dishes are alive with flavour & healthful ingredients-featuring whole grains vegetables legumes & olive oil-but with their own distinct cultural influences. In Aromas of Aleppo" cooks will discover the best of Poopa Dwecks recipes which gracefully combine Mediterranean & Levantine influences & range from small delights (or maza) to daily meals & regal holiday feasts
- such as the twelve-course Passover seder."
...

This is the most comprehensive encyclopaedia of aromatherapy available today with over 400 entries covering more than 200 conditions & 82 essential oils. It explains the properties of essential oils & the health conditions that benefit from them. There is also advice on hazardous oils. There are recipes & formulae for baths creams & tonics. All the entries are comprehensive fluently written & provide an easy-to-understand introduction to a wide range of topics. ' The simple fact that the a-z has sold over 300 000 copies worldwide since it was first published speaks for itself. It has earned & kept its place amongst the handful of indispensable reference books on aromatherapy.. .this book has been justly subtitled 'the aromatherapist's Bible'
- Aromatherapy Quarterly '...one of the most thoroughly researched books written on aromatherapy'
- The International Journal of Aromatherapy

...